As they see it.

• Position: National Conference of State Legislatures summit - Brief article

QUOTES FROM NCSL'S "STRONG STATES, STRONG NATION," 2007 LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT

"So different will this bill be from the original No Child Left Behind, that we're thinking of changing its name."

--Speaker of the U.S. House Nancy Pelosi addressing a general session.

"I recognize that may not seem like much of a choice."

--Secretary of Homeland Defense Michael Chertoff telling state lawmakers that they can comply with the REAL ID law or ignore it and force their citizens to use passports to fly on planes or enter a federal building.

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"I think we will continue to be a red state/blue state country, but it might not be the same states."

--Former presidential adviser Andrew Card speaking to state lawmakers about presidential politics.

"If I had a chance to direct where money would be applied to improve teaching history in our schools, I would concentrate on grade school--third, fourth, fifth, sixth grade--because that's the time that they want to know."

--Historian and author David McCullough speaking about schools doing a better job of educating students and preparing teachers for the classroom.

"How do you hold the wheel? You have to take your eyes off the road...